How to Write an Original Short Story

A step-by-step approach to writing fiction from an idea to a complete draft. Unlock your creative writing potential.

Created by: Julia Gousseva
College Writing Teacher and Creative Writer

What Will I Learn?

• The mastery of a unique step-by-step process to write a complete short story.
• A good grasp of the short story structure.
• A clear understanding of reader expectations for fiction.
• The ability to identify life experiences (real or imagined) to write about.
• Knowledge and skill needed to create exciting turning points for stories.
• The ability to write effective opening and closing scenes.
• The ability to write stories from different points of view.
• An understanding of ways to develop realistic characters.
• Practice using sensory and perceptual details to create fictional worlds.
• The skill to write and properly format dialogue.
• The art of enhancing your story with relevant symbols.
• An understanding of ways to revise and edit stories for maximum effect.

Requirements

• An open mind and a desire to write short stories.
• No prior experience necessary.

Target audience

• Anyone who wants to write short stories.